Region Corporate Relations Accounts Director

American Heart Association; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Region Corporate Relations Account Director to lead corporate partnerships and drive fundraising efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and make a significant impact on community health initiatives. You will manage a portfolio of accounts, ensuring effective communication and project management to meet and exceed revenue goals. With flexible location options and a strong commitment to work-life harmonization, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow their career while making a difference. Join a mission-driven organization and be part of a team that values inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Telemedicine Services

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate account management or sales with proven success.
• Strong project management skills with timely delivery of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate accounts to drive fundraising revenue and achieve goals.
• Develop partnerships and ensure top-level customer service.

Skills

Corporate Account Management

Sales

Marketing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM Software

Job description

Region Corporate Relations Accounts Director Sacramento, California Location Flexible within CA, WA, OR – 2025-15729

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Region Corporate Relations Account Director within our Western States Region. The location is flexible to locations within the Western States region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah or Washington) with cost-effective access to travel across the territory served and convenient proximity to a major airport.

Responsible for the overall management, execution, and growth of the Corporate Relations managed accounts portfolio and expert project management for the Corporate Relations team. This will be done in collaboration with Corporate Relations, Western States Leadership, and internal and external partners to achieve Western States and association-wide goals. Works actively and collaboratively to ensure effective and timely achievement of account deliverables across accounts and direct account service to assigned key companies aligned with revenue growth goals.

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

1. As a member of the Western States Corporate Relations team, manages accounts to generate a positive return on investment and increased fundraising revenue with the goal to renew and/or grow accounts through balanced revenue streams to ensure overall revenue goals are achieved/exceeded.
2. Effectively integrates strategic plan priorities and existing initiatives/activities.
3. Manages and implements department tools, communication strategies, and resources to support region-wide efforts to increase corporate sponsorships and effectively build and sustain fundraising capacity.
4. Establishes and develops effective working partnerships with Executive Directors and staff and volunteer leads through effective, regular communication and presence, availability, and accessibility to activate sponsorship, meet/exceed contract deliverables, communicate responsibilities and requirements of field staff, ensure that all timelines and deadlines are met, and ensure top-level customer service.
5. Manages cause activation campaigns for identified sponsors and coordinates logistics and administrative support for campaigns as assigned. Serves as a resource in developing and preparing presentation and training materials, sponsorship proposals, and collateral/materials supporting cause activation campaigns and strategies.
6. Drives and manages all aspects of account contract renewals, inspiring company leadership to grow their investment and drive the entire strategy around renewal, working closely with appropriate team members.
7. Manages and coordinates assigned projects through all phases of the corporate relations processes, ensuring that all documents adhere to American Heart Association policies and guidelines. Coordinates resources and communication to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are informed and involved as needed for optimal achievement of project deliverables.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate account management, sales, and/or marketing.
2. Demonstrated success in developing and achieving deliverables on time for complex projects including presentations, trainings, analytics, or other resources.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey ideas, strategy, rationale, etc.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of diverse teams.
5. Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and summarize complex information to identify and communicate trends and best practices.
6. Ability to do local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

Expected pay range will be $75,000 to $90,000 annually. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.

Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.

Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin, and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture, and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.